Jazz pianist and composer Noah Baerman augments his longtime trio into a septet with four in-demand New York jazz artists, all with Connecticut roots. The focal point of the concert will be the world premiere of Baerman's "Know Thyself," an extended work made possible by Chamber Music America's New Works: Creation and Presentation Program, funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. Baerman has recorded five acclaimed albums as a leader, featuring such jazz luminaries as Ron Carter, Ben Riley, Robin Eubanks and Steve Wilson and he has been a guest on Marian McPartland's NPR program "Piano Jazz." He has also made a name as a jazz educator and author, with nine instructional books published to date. He directs the Wesleyan University Jazz Ensemble and since 2002 has been a Visiting Lecturer in Liberal Studies at Wesleyan. Baerman's ensemble includes Wayne Escoffery, saxophones; Erica von Kleist , saxophones; Amanda Monaco, guitar; Chris Dingman, vibraphone; Henry Lugo, bass; and Vinnie Sperrazza, drums.
Location: Crowell Concert Hall
Admission: $15 General; $12 Seniors, Faculty & Staff, Non-Wesleyan Students; $6 Wesleyan Students
Sponsor: Center for the Arts
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